I use an eMachines desktop running Windows XP. It has worked fine until a few days ago. Nothing changed that I am aware of. Suddenly the wired network connection listed as "Local Area Connection" (my only connection to the net) failed and started showing up as "limited or no connectivity."
The modem, router and cabling are fine as I was able to connect to the internet by plugging a laptop into the same cable and router. I have tried repairing the connection, disabling and re-enabling the network adapter, using IPCONFIG to flush the DNS cache and to renew the IP address, and using NETSH to reset the Winsock settings. But I'm no expert and don't really understand these tools.
The point is, it's a wired connection, the connection works fine with other computers, so I know the problem is in my desktop. The computer recognizes that the cable is plugged in, but can't acquire an IP address. It always gets stuck on "acquiring network address."
Any suggestions welcome. I'm getting desperate.
2007-11-22 16:33:13 · 3 answers · asked by Nathan R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
What setting should I look for in the BIOS to disable the built-in card? There seem to be three listed under "On-board devices" that are labelled "MAC LAN ..."
Probably not coincidental - today I suddenly got a whole slew of disk errors ("delayed write failure"). I have a feeling there's something really wrong with the system. The other thing it has been doing is unexpectedly and instantly powering down whenever I do something that involves the phone modem (like trying to send a fax). Very strange.
2007-11-23 03:08:28 · update #1
One other thing ... I can't get to local IP addresses either. Like, 192.168.0.1 should get me to my router, but instead I get "Firefox can't establish a connection."
2007-11-23 03:29:38 · update #2
Well, I tend to agree with Laid Back, but since there appears to be OTHER issues it may just be you have a totally messed up "Network Stack" this does happen with XP and it really causes some odd issues. (Shouldn't be causing the HD one though!)
Try this, its safe and easy, and will rebuild all the network stack by forcing XP to "reinstall the devices".
Go to Control Panel, System, Hardware then click the Device Manager
Find the Network Devices. Click on your network adapter and remove it! (Uninstall) Don't worry the next reboot will reinstall it!
Once removed. Close all the screens and Restart the system!
If the card is not re-installed on the reboot, the card is BAD. If it does re-install see if it works and if it does, your done! It is still doesn't work, get a new card.
However, with the other issues you may have a memory fault or other hardware problems causing all of these issues.
2007-11-29 00:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HDD: Buy the biggest SATS HDD you want to buy because it doesn't really matter unless you want to buy a WD Rator. Win XP, Vista isn't really ready for gaming yet. Video card: All depend on how much money you have to spend. If you want the best the nVidia 8800 GTX is great but costs around $600 The 8800 GTS is a step down but still a great card and around $450 If those are to high try the 8600 line, they go around under $350 PSU: Try for one at least 500 watts if not 600.
2016-05-25 01:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all you have done, since it is not working, I would suspect the card has failed. Go get a new one for under $20 and plug into the MB. Go into the BIOS and disable the one built into the MB. Plug it up, and it should connect. Some systems have problems with on-board builtins dying. Make sure you didn't help by not keeping the system clean.
2007-11-22 18:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋